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Hap Eduaction and Research Services

EIN 25-1114897 · Harrisburg, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HAP EDUCATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SERVICES TO PENNSYLVANIA'S HOSPITALS, HEALTH SYSTEMS AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD.

Income
$522,351
Spending
$402,552
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
73.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 75%
Employees
0
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$1.0 million, president &

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 73.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 7% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    26 of 26 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (2)
  1. $274,337 spent. CORE TO HAP EDUCATION & RESEARCH SERVICES' MISSION IS THE PROVISION OF TIMELY AND RELEVANT EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS TO HOSPITAL LEADERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. DURING 2024, HAP EDUCATION PROVIDED PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON A BROAD RANGE OF OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL TOPICS SUCH AS HEALTH INFORMATION/TECHNOLOGY,COMPLIANCE, CULTURE AND LEADERSHIP, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. APPROXIMATELY 910 HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAMS. THE REVENUE RECOGNIZED FROM THESE PROGRAMS AMOUNTED TO 243,876 WITH CORRESPONDING EXPENSES OF 274,337.
  2. $87,464 spent. HAP EDUCATION & RESEARCH SERVICES SPONSORED PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND THE PROMOTION OF BEST PRACTICES TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY, PATIENT CARE, SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 1109 HOSPITAL AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING HEALTH EQUITY LEADERS, NURSES, PHYSICIANS, PATIENT CARE MANAGERS, QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROFESSIONALS, EMERGENCY MANAGERS AND SAFETY PROFESSIONALS ATTENDED THESE PROGRAMS. THE REVENUE RECOGNIZED FROM THESE PROGRAMS AMOUNTED TO 146,662 WITH CORRESPONDING EXPENSES OF 87,464.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1970.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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